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May

May is the fifth month of the year with 31 days. The month of May might have been named for the Roman goddess Maia or more likely the Roman goddess of fertility Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May.

Events in May:

• In lots of countries, May Day is May 1.
• In the United Kingdom, May Day is May 1, but a public holiday is held on the first Monday in May.
• In the US, Canada and Australia, Mother's Day is the second Sunday in May.
• In the US, Memorial Day, a public holiday, is on May 30, but is observed on the last Monday in May.

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